Despite what the opponents will say, Arizona's children are not special interests. Proposition 204 will extend the penny sales tax overwhelmingly passed by voters in 2010 to protect education. Without this renewal, education funding will be at risk.

A Yes Vote on Proposition 204 will

Provide funding for K through 12 education that the state legislature can’t cut.

Protect education funding from any future cuts by the politicians. Over the past four years, the state legislature has cut education funding by more than one billion dollars.

Provide funding to support education for low-income students who fall below the state poverty level.

Extend the penny sales tax overwhelming passed by voters in 2010 to protect education that is set to expire in 2013. Without renewing the penny sales tax through Proposition 204, education funding will be at risk.